Control of eutrophication
Output measures & controls
- upgrade wastewater treatment to tertiary level, with precipitates out inorganic nutrients from outgoing water.
- Use detention basins on feedlots
- Applying treated wastewater to golf courses or run it through artificial wetlands
Input controls in urban areas
- ban use of phosphate detergents
Input controls in rural areas
- Minimize use of fertilizers
- Implement soil erosion controls to prevent runoff.